BuddySOS vs Find My Friends
Find My (formerly Find My Friends) only shares location between iPhones. BuddySOS shares live location across iPhone and Android in the same group, and its SOS button texts your emergency contacts. They do not need the app installed.
Which one should I use?
Pick BuddySOS if your group mixes iPhone and Android: Find My Friends only shares location between iPhones. BuddySOS works on both platforms, adds a free SOS button that texts your emergency contacts, and never stores your location history.
| Feature | BuddySOS | Find My Friends |
|---|---|---|
| Works across iPhone and Android | Yes, one app for everyone | No, iPhone only |
| One-tap SOS alert to your group | Free, live GPS to every member | Not available |
| SMS to emergency contacts | Free | Not available |
| Arrival / departure zone alerts | Free, 1 per group, up to 5 | Yes, per-person only |
| Cost | Free | Free (built into iOS) |
Bottom line
Find My Friends works fine if your whole group is on iPhone and you never need a fast way to alert everyone. The moment one person is on Android, or you want a free SOS button that texts your emergency contacts, BuddySOS is the pick.
One app, both platforms. No location history. Ever.
Free on iOS and Android. No subscription. Your location reaches your group and nowhere else, and we keep no record of where you've been.
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